Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I live in Texas and have had possession of my granddaughter for about a year. What steps can my daughter and I take to protect this situation without going to court?


Asked on 2/22/13, 5:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

Unclear what your question is. You cannot have legal custody without a court order; your daughter can. The daughter's father has the right to possession of the child over you. If the father seeks to take the child, you will have a hard time keeping the child from him.

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Answered on 2/23/13, 3:56 pm


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